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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.44, 3,426.72 and 1,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.44, 3,426.72 and 1,036.12 is: 1,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.44 : 3,426.72 = 1,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.44/3,426.72 = 1,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.44x = 3,426.72 × 1,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.44x = 3,550,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,493.13/2,286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.85

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